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A practitioner's guide to successful coalitions.

T Wolff1

  • 1AHEC/Community Partners, Office of Community Programs, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA. twolff@ahecpartners.org

American Journal of Community Psychology
|July 12, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Building successful community coalitions requires careful attention to nine key dimensions, including readiness, leadership, and resources. Case studies illustrate practical strategies for creating effective and sustainable community partnerships.

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Area of Science:

  • Community Health
  • Public Health Practice
  • Social Science Research

Background:

  • Community coalitions are vital for addressing complex public health issues.
  • The process of building and sustaining successful coalitions is challenging and multifaceted.
  • Understanding the critical success factors is essential for improving coalition effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the complex practice of building successful community coalitions.
  • To identify key dimensions critical for coalition success.
  • To delineate best practices for fostering effective community partnerships.

Main Methods:

  • Exploration of nine critical dimensions for coalition success.
  • Delineation of best practices associated with each dimension.

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  • Inclusion of two case studies illustrating coalition development journeys.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified nine essential dimensions for coalition success: readiness, intentionality, structure, action, membership, leadership, resources, relationships, and technical assistance.
    • Provided best practices for optimizing each identified dimension.
    • Case studies demonstrated practical application and outcomes of coalition-building efforts.

    Conclusions:

    • Coalition success is contingent upon strategic focus across multiple dimensions.
    • Implementing best practices in areas like leadership, resources, and relationships enhances coalition effectiveness.
    • Successful community coalitions require intentional planning and sustained effort.